the society newsletter april 2014

ISSUE 19 APRIL 2014

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC 175TH SPECIAL EDITIONS

Launched on March 26, 2014. Purchase your copy now.

The Society’s 175th history book 1839 – 2014. Written by historian

and author Rob Linn.

Available from the Adelaide Showground, Secretaries office, call (08) 8210 5211.

Gala celebration promises a night to remember For more information page 8

CONTENTS ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the President .............................................................................................4

Society’s heritage on show ...............................................................................4

From the Chief Executive ..................................................................................5

Great prizes up for grabs in Stock Journal 175th competition......................5

Sharing the Good Earth: Society’s official history released ...........................6

Gala celebration promises a night to remember ..........................................8

A history intrinsically linked to South Australia .................................................9

Royal Show takes over Government House .................................................10

Show staff member secures place on international board ........................11

New database makes life easier for breed societies ..................................11

Permanent train station up and running .......................................................12

LambEx preparations in full swing ..................................................................13

Win 60 ewes and a kelpie at LambEx 2014 ...................................................14

Lamb conference on the look-out for lamb industry ‘young guns’ ..........14

Junior cattle expo celebrates 30 years .........................................................15

New in print .......................................................................................................16

Madama Butterfly comes to Showground ....................................................16

ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW

Royal Show birthday party set for Sunday, September 14 ..........................17

Baby bonus .......................................................................................................18

Autumn horse show attracts record entries ..................................................18

Rural Media Lunch ...........................................................................................18

Book presentation commemorates historic link ...........................................18

Royal Show 175th highlights ............................................................................19

Cheers to new-look Beer Awards ...................................................................20

Glenys’ quilt comes up trumps .......................................................................21

Tinker – Tailor – Fashion Maker ........................................................................21

ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND

Move to Showground pays off for Italian cultural festival ...........................23

Adelaide Showground supports Christmas Toy & Book Appeal .................24

New look for wine industry trade event ........................................................25

Baby expo organisers promote Show baby free entry for life ....................25

Music for the masses ........................................................................................26

Adelaide Showground shows its muscle .......................................................26

Rural Media SA’s meeting program for ........................................................26

Front Cover : Launch of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA’s 175th History Book, Sharing the Good Earth, 175 Years of Influence and Vision at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. L-R: Mr Richard Fewster RA&HS President, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia and historian & author Mr Rob Linn

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC THE SOCIETY

A new Royal Show membership package has been announced as

part of the Society’s 175th anniversary celebrations.

Royal Show membership entitles the member to unlimited entry to the

ten-day 2014 Royal Show, along with one transferable member’s guest

pass that can be used at any time during the event.

Valued at over $400, Royal Show membership offers great value and is

open to anyone who loves the Royal Show. It costs $148 per member,

which also includes reduced entry fees for selected competitive sections

of the Show; access to the members’ dining room, bar and grandstand;

free parcel minding and wheelchair hire; the opportunity to purchase

a Rose Terrace carpark; and special members’ offers from selected

commercial exhibitors at the Show.

Members in addition to their two passes have access to additional Show

passes at a discounted rate and there is junior membership category, for

those aged under 18, for $51 each.

Royal Show general manager Michelle Hocking encouraged all Show

lovers to consider becoming a member.

“Not only does Royal Show membership present great value-for-money, becoming a member is also a great way to support the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia and the work we do in promoting and developing our State’s primary industry sector,” she said.

For more information on Royal Show membership visit

www.theshow.com.au

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THE SOCIETY ROYAL AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SA INC

From the President

Richard Fewster President, RA&HS of SA Inc.

W elcome to the first edition of The

Society for 2014. What a special year

our 175th anniversary is shaping up to be. Last

month we took the Royal Show to the city, hosting

a Show-themed open day at Government House,

complete with super dog trials, farm animals

and carnival attractions. Special thanks to the

Society’s patron, His Excellency Rear Admiral

Kevin Scarce, for inviting the Society to be a

participant at this fabulous event.

Last month we also went to the Adelaide Botanic

Garden to officially launch our 175th anniversary

and the Society’s official history – Sharing the

Good Earth: 175 Years of Influence and Vision.

Not only does this excellent book provide a

fascinating insight into the history of the Society,

but it depicts the growth of South Australia – the

history of the RA&HS intrinsically linked to the

history of our State. Talking to author Rob Linn,

the book has also highlighted the tremendous

wealth of information held in the Society’s

Archives, and the important source of information this is. At the Botanic Gardens event we also

launched our new Royal Show membership package, and we hope that many South Australians who

love the Show as much as we do take up this great value offer.

In another first, we participated in the official launch of the Adelaide Showground train station in

February. This state-of-the-art facility is already proving popular with people attending events at the

Showground and is sure to be extremely well-received come Show-time.

Looking ahead, our gala celebration dinner in July is shaping up to be an amazing event and I look

forward to seeing many Society members at this event.

Richard Fewster

President, RA&HS

A visual history of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia will be on display

at the University of South Australia’s Hawke Centre from May 5 to June 11.

Based on Sharing the Good Earth, written by historian and author Rob Linn, and launched in March, the

exhibition will showcase a collection of photographs and excerpts from the book.

“This exhibition highlights some of the key points in the 175-year journey of the organisation run by

people of passion and foresight,” says archivist Marilyn Ward.

“In 2014 the RA&HS will stage its 239th Show, believed to be a world record even surpassing the Royal Bath & West of England Society which was formed in 1777, which illustrates the Society’s continuing strength and commitment to agricultural prosperity.”

The RA&HS Historic Photographic Exhibition will be held in the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, UniSA Hawke

Centre, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide.

Society’s heritage on show

We acknowledge the kind support of the Hawke Centre in making the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery

available for this exhibition.

His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia and historian & author Mr Rob Linn

Train at state-of-the-art Adelaide Showground train stationL-R: Luigi Rossi - Executive Director Public Transport Strategic Projects, Sir Eric Neal AO, The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP - Treasurer, and Mr Richard Fewster – President, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society

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From the Chief Executive

Great prizes up for grabs in Stock Journal 175th competition

John W Rothwell Chief Executive, RA&HS of SA Inc.

M ost members and supporters would

have heard about our plans to extend

the Royal Adelaide Show by one day in 2014.

Running from September 5 to 14, the ten-day

Show will enable us to cater for a predicted

increase in visitation due to our 175th anniversary

without compromising on the Show experience.

It will also allow us to include two Sundays in the

Show program, with the second Sunday to be a

175th party for the Society, complete with special

guests, party games and special entertainment.

Traditionally, the Saturday/Sunday period is the

busiest time for the Show in terms of attendance,

so the addition of an extra Sunday is sure to be

popular with members of the public. To promote

the extra day we’ll be offering a discount

ticketing offer, with patrons who attend on one of

the first nine days able to purchase a final Sunday

ticket for a substantially discounted price.

All areas of the Show, including animal exhibits,

commercial exhibitors, entertainment, showbags

and the carnival area will operate for the full

ten days.

The 2014 Royal Show itself is shaping up to be

an amazing event. One of the big attractions

is sure to be the Tinker, Tailor, Fashion Maker

fashion production, which has been produced

specifically to celebrate the 175th anniversary. To

be held in the Goyder Pavilion, it’s sure to attract

the crowds.

Finally, I look forward to working with you in our

175th year and encourage you to support the

many events and initiatives we have planned to

commemorate this amazing milestone.

John Rothwell

Chief Executive, RA&HS

B udding photographers and writers are encouraged to enter two competitions being run by The

Stock Journal as part of the RA&HS’s 175th anniversary celebrations.

‘A day in your life in rural South Australia’ is the theme for the photography competition, with images expected to capture quintessential elements of life in regional areas. The short story competition focuses on the Royal Adelaide Show, with writers asked to pen words on ‘Your Show Experience’.

The winner of the photography competition will receive a top-end camera valued at $900, as well as

the opportunity to be an official photographer for a day at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show, including

media pass and VIP treatment. There are also great consolation prizes including Royal Show tickets.

The winner of the short story competition will receive an Ipad valued at $800.

All winning entries will also be showcased in a four-page magazine feature in the August 14 edition of

The Stock Journal.

Entries are now open, for more information, including entry forms, visit www.stockjournal.com.au

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O ld-style children’s games, guests in period

dress and a string quartet greeted guests

at the launch of the Society’s official history book

on March 26 at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Written by author and historian Rob Linn,

Sharing the Good Earth: 175 Years of Influence

and Vision, tells how the RA&HS has fostered

and encouraged the rural industries of South

Australia through the staging of shows and

encouragement of excellence. Featuring

enduring stories, as well as superb photographs

and illustrations, the book also examines the

Society’s role in bringing the country to the city

and in educating people about the importance

of rural industries to our economy.

Author Rob Linn spent five years researching the

book, working closely with the Society’s Archivist

Marilyn Ward.

“The main thing that struck me in writing this book was the strength of the Society’s archives – they are in very good condition and something of a hidden treasure,” he said.

Sharing the Good Earth: Society’s official history released

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The RA&HS is one of the few organisations in Australia to have maintained

their archive reasonably intact.

“Marilyn Ward’s role as archivist and her ability to bring the archives to life

should also be highlighted.”

Established on October 28, 1839, the Society is the oldest community

organisation in South Australia, after SA Police. The Society has been at the

forefront of South Australia’s agricultural and horticultural industries for the

past 175 years, its achievements including the establishment of Roseworthy

Agricultural College, pioneering the export of chilled horticultural produce,

championing and development of the Australian wine industry in the 1960s

and staging of South Australia’s largest and most successful public event,

the Royal Adelaide Show.

Sharing the Good Earth: 175 Years of Influence and Vision is available from

the Adelaide Showground, Secretaries office, call (08) 8210 5211.

Congratulations to the publishers of Sharing the Good Earth, Open

Book who picked up three awards at the Print Industry Craftsmanship

Awards (PICA) late last year. The St Mary’s firm took out the coveted

Excellence in Craftsmanship award, as well as gold medals in the

Case Bound and Limited Editions categories for the Coopers Brewery

history book, Jolly Good Ale & Old. Sales manager Greg Hassold says

they’re planning to enter the RA&HS history book in this year’s awards.

Guests enjoy the book launch.

His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia and historian & author Mr Rob Linn

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L adies – get your evening gowns ready.

The Society’s Gala 175th celebration dinner

is now open for bookings.

This extra-special, once-in-a-lifetime event will

celebrate South Australia’s agricultural and

horticultural industries in style, along with the

achievements of the Society over the past

175 years.

To be held on Saturday, July 26, at the Adelaide

Showground, the evening promises to be a

night of spectacular entertainment, including

an Australian-first audio visual presentation and

amazing South Australian food and wine.

Special guest will be Governor of South Australia

and RA&HS patron His Excellency Rear Admiral

Kevin Scarce.

Gala celebration promises a night to remember

Highlights will include:

• A pictorial extravaganza celebrating the

Society’s 175 years including personalities

and events that have impacted along

the way.

• Unforgettable world-class entertainment

including showcase pieces that have close

ties with the Society. From the classics to

wartime, from the Beatles to today, plus a

not-to-be-missed finale that captures the

Society’s success into the future

• A sumptuous three-course meal featuring

premium South Australian food and award-

winning wines.

To secure your ticket at earlybird prices ($175 per person) contact Kerstin Freund before May 31, 2014, at [email protected] or phone 08 8210 5211. Tickets purchased from June 1 cost $190 per person.

OUR EVENING HOSTS

Seven Adelaide Newsreader, Jane Doyle & Award winning Broadcaster

and Historian, Keith Conlon

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• The Society was formed on October 28, 1839, by 47 individuals who wanted to

further the public interest in agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and viticultural

pursuits. The first Chairman was David McLaren, Manager of the South Australian

Company.

• Over the years the Society has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation,

including the championing of John Ridley, inventor of the first mechanical reaper.

• The first of the Society’s annual Shows were held in the grounds of an Adelaide

hotel, however by 1847 the events had moved to Botanic Park.

• In 1844, the original Society merged with another to form the Agricultural and

Horticultural Society of South Australia.

• On June 9, 1853, the Society’s President, John Baker, led a delegation to the

Government with the purpose of creating a Botanical Garden in Adelaide. The

delegation was successful and, by May 1854, the Botanic Garden was under way.

• As South Australia grew in population and agricultural expertise, the Society was at

the forefront of new ideas. It promoted new media, encouraged scientific farming,

corresponded with the world’s leading agricultural scientists in the United Kingdom,

Europe and North America, and promoted agricultural education.

• In 1867, after hosting the Duke of Edinburgh at its Show, the Society took the Royal

prefix.

• In the 1860s, the Society moulded the infant South Australian wine industry. It

provided advice, inaugurated the showing and judging of wines and established

international links to create export markets.

• By the 1870s, the Society’s annual Shows had grown to be the largest community

events held in South Australia. The Society also became the Government’s key

advisor on agricultural matters and played an integral role in the development of

the Department of Agriculture.

• In the late 1870s, the Society argued for the establishment of an Agricultural

College. Its members helped select the land for the College at Roseworthy, find

the right candidate for a Professor of Agriculture, and by the early months of 1885,

Roseworthy Agricultural College was opened for students.

• From the last decades of the nineteenth century to the First World War, the Society

continued to argue for excellence in agriculture. It encouraged farmers and

Government to exhibit South Australian produce at major exhibitions around the

world and pioneered the shipment of chilled horticultural produce to the United

Kingdom and wine into Asia.

• In 1911 the Government offered the Society the opportunity of moving to a new

site at Wayville. In the meantime, the First World War and Influenza Pandemic

intervened and it was not until 1925 that the Society staged the first of its Shows at

Wayville.

• The move to Wayville allowed the Society to further its endeavours and to offer

more exhibition space to rural products and South Australian manufacturers. In

1930, the Government and Chamber of Manufacturers, with the Society, agreed

to build a Centennial Hall to further showcase the State’s productions. This Hall soon

became Adelaide’s major entertainment venue.

• The Showgrounds were closed for the duration of the Second World War and used

by the Department of Defence until 1947. When the Society staged its first post-war

Show in 1947 the community’s support was unprecedented.

• From that time until the present, the Society has furthered its aims, discovered new

ways of educating the public about rural production and encouraging young

people in their pursuit of agriculture and agricultural science. It is a dynamic

enterprise and has managed to adapt and innovate, always with the thrust of

engaging the community to appreciate and understand the importance of rural

production. The Society’s Council and staff are unique in their operations and their

vision for South Australia.

A history intrinsically linked to South Australia

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Royal Show takes over Government HouseC arousel rides, livestock exhibitions and

woodcutting demonstrations were some

of the attractions that entertained guests at the

Government House Open Day on March 23.

The Royal Show-themed day – held in

recognition of the Society’s 175th anniversary

celebrations – saw Show-inspired entertainment

and displays take over the lawns at Government

House. Guests got the chance to see V8

supercars, to play the Royal Show’s laughing

clowns, to see Super Dog trials and to enjoy

morning and afternoon tea by the CWA.

Students from Urrbrae Agricultural High School

were on-hand to show their animals, and musical

entertainment was provided by the Chicago

Show Band.

General manager of the Royal Adelaide Show

Michelle Hocking said the Government House

Open Day was a great chance to bring the

Show to the city, and to promote the Society’s

175th anniversary year.

“The Open Day also raised $4,297 for the Society’s Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and assistance to young people studying or pursuing careers in agriculture,” she said.

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Show staff member secures place on international boardC ongratulations to RA&HS staff member

Lucy Camp who recently won a position

on the board of the Australasian Association for

Managers of Volunteers (AAMoV).

The professional association for individuals

involved in managing volunteer programs in

Australasia, including Australia, New Zealand

and Hong Kong, AAMoV works to promote and

recognise managers of volunteers; to encourage

professional development opportunities; to

encourage the development of local, state

and national networks and to develop an

accreditation program.

Though relatively new to volunteer

management, Lucy says the role is incredibly

rewarding and satisfying.

“A study project I conducted on increasing volunteer involvement during the Royal Adelaide Show, conducted as part of a Frontline Management & Business Sales course, was endorsed by the RA&HS and, in 2011, I managed my first event volunteer program,” Lucy said.

“The knowledge and insight I gained whilst

completing an advanced diploma in

Community Sector Management (Volunteer

Management) in 2012, along with my

experience in website maintenance and social

media management, has equipped me with

skills and knowledge that will benefit both the

Board and the association in general.”

New database makes life easier for breed societies

Lucy Camp with intern Stephanie WilhelmCaitlyn Jubb and Natasha SzaszSharene Bowels and Polly Goodall

“The registration system will recognise an animal’s breeding – be it by A.I. or embryo transfer – and has the ability to recognise joint ownership of an animal.”

From the Rural Services office’s viewpoint,

Malcolm says the system will have the ability

to forward bulk emails to members and to list

people who are members of more than one

breed association on the one account.

“It will automatically forward an email to

members advising that their membership

renewal is due in 30 days, as well as reminders

seven days prior to the renewal date and 30

days after if the due date is passed.”

For more information contact Malcolm Buckby,

RA&HS, on (08) 8210 5211.

B reed societies will soon have a one-stop-

shop for accessing registration

certificates, making payments and renewing

registrations, with the Australian Rural Connect

(ARC) database set to go live in late June.

The RA&HS’s Rural Services manager Malcolm

Buckby said the new system would streamline

administrative matters for breed societies,

and enable the Rural Services office to offer

extended services to existing and future clients.

“The new ARC database will enable members

of breed societies to undertake a range of

functions online, including the changing of

member details and payment of membership

and renewal fees.

“People will also be able to complete a

number of animal transactions, including

registrations, transfers, the printing of registration

certificates – including the production of

certificates for commercial export animals,

flock book production and the acceptance of

annual returns of stock from breeders.

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Permanent train station up and runningGetting to the Adelaide Showground just

got a whole lot easier, following the

opening of the new permanent Adelaide

Showground Station in February.

The state-of-the-art station was officially opened

by the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure,

the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, and Sir Eric Neal

AO, with RA&HS president Richard Fewster also

in attendance.

Located on the south-eastern corner of Anzac

Highway and Greenhill Road, the station will

service the Belair and Seaford passenger lines

and provide a permanent service for events

held at the Adelaide Showground.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Tom

Koutsantonis said the new station will provide a

number of benefits to the community.

“The station will offer year-round access to the

Showground for more than one million people

who visit each year for events, exhibitions,

concerts and university exams, and replaces the

need to create a temporary station for each

Adelaide Show,” Mr Koutsantonis said.

“It will provide the community with better

access to Ashford Hospital and businesses on

Anzac Highway and has been designed to

meet the needs of bicycle users, pedestrians,

families with prams and people in wheelchairs.

“It will also greatly improve connections and

access for train users transferring between the

Seaford (Noarlunga) and Belair lines.”

Patronage over the next 15 years is expected to increase to up to 880 passengers a day.

The new station features:

• canopied platforms on both lines

• a pedestrian footbridge over the rail lines and station platforms

• a future pedestrian/cycling underpass beneath Anzac Highway, connecting the station to

the northern side of Keswick Bridge

• shared use paths, ramps and stairs connecting the pedestrian footbridge, Greenhill Road,

Rose Terrace, Anzac Highway and the CBD

• a lift for easy access to the station platforms from the pedestrian footbridge

• bicycle parking rails located next to the Adelaide Showground.

The station, located within close proximity of the Keswick Army Barracks, also honours the State’s military

history with displays at the western and eastern end of the pedestrian overpass.

The station is part of a $110 million State and Federal government-funded upgrade of Goodwood

Junction to separate the freight and Belair passenger lines from the Seaford (Noarlunga) line. As part of

the current Rail Revitalisation works, money had been provided by the state and federal government

towards the upgrade of the Keswick Station. Significant modifications would have been required to

accommodate electrification infrastructure at Keswick, and as the only station on the metropolitan

passenger network with no Disability Discrimination Act compliant access - it provided very basic

amenities and had very low levels of patronage.

The State Government’s Rail Revitalisation team undertook an extensive planning study which

determined that a new station adjacent to Adelaide Showground would provide significant benefits

and achieve considerable cost savings at the same time. It also removed the need to create a

temporary station each year for the Adelaide Show.

Part of this planning study included working closely with the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of

SA, and considered the potential for long-term residential development of parcels of land to the east of

the station.

Timetables are available from Adelaide Metro by

phoning 1300 311 108 or visiting

www.adelaidemetro.com.au .

L-R: LTCOL John Spencer OAM (Retd), Veterans’ Advisory Council; WO2 Peter (PJ) Hallam, 7RAR; MAJ Owen Paulson, 7RAR; Sir Eric Neal AC CVO, Chair Veterans’ Advisory Council; BRIG Tim Hanna AM, State President RSL; Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure & COL Steve Larkins, ANZAC Day Commemoration Council

L-R: Luigi Rossi - Executive Director Public Transport Strategic Projects, Sir Eric Neal AO, The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP - Treasurer, and Mr Richard Fewster – President, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society

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P lanning is well underway for Australia’s

leading lamb industry event LambEx – on at

the Adelaide Showground from July 9 to 11.

LambEx chairman Allan Piggott says the

organising committee has worked hard during

the past 12 months to design a conference that

is relevant to all sheep producers all over the

nation, even internationally.

He says aside from the thought‐provoking

program and extensive networking and social

opportunities, the trade exhibition would

feature a broad range of agribusiness, producer

organisations and government agencies.

“And as always, LambEx prides itself on

showcasing lamb’s diversity of cuts and dishes,”

he said.

The conference kicks off with the PIRSA Welcome

Function on Wednesday, July 9, featuring

special guest Lambassador Stan Kekovich who is

celebrating his tenth year in the role. Guests will

also enjoy premium South Australian wine and

food, with lamb the star ingredient.

The conference proper starts on Thursday, July

10, with a Sheep Genetics breakfast seminar

followed by guest international speaker Trent Loos

– a cattle rancher and agricultural broadcaster

from Nebraska. The opening session will also

include a presentation by Professor David

Hughes, from Imperial College London, who

will discuss the growth in consumer demand for

ethical and sustainable products, along with an

insight into the lamb producer and consumer

of 2025 by Meat & Livestock Australia general

manager of global marketing, Michael Edmonds.

LambEx preparations in full swing

Other highlights include:

• American sentiment to Australian lamb – general manager of Costco Marketing Doug Holbrook

will provide an insight into the United States’ market.

• Strategies for the Australian sheep producer to capitalise on opportunities – chief executive officer

of Thomas Foods International Darren Thomas will consider how farmers and processors can learn

from lost opportunities and capitalise on the future.

• Embracing technology with a look at what’s out there – Melbourne city girl turned passionate

agriculturalist Jo Newton, from the University of New England in Armidale, will share her five

favourite pieces of lamb industry technology that are destined to save time and labour.

• Predators out of control and coming your way – from Big Brother to documentaries, blogger

‘Farmer Dave’ Graham leapt to the sheep industry’s attention with his program Wild Dog at War.

Farmer Dave will relive his documentary as he introduces a team of industry experts to share their

stories and perspectives.

• Survive and Thrive – the principal of Victoria’s JT Consulting Jason Trompf will explore opportunities

for ethical, sustainable and profitable improvements to the industry.

• Drought-proofing the family farm business – not the farm – 2008 New South Wales Farmer of the

Year Nigel Kerin, from the Central West region in New South Wales, will give an insight into how his

farming business has addressed climate variability.

• Where growth rate is central to profit – Charlie de Fegley from Ararat is claiming lamb growth rates

of 330 grams per day for their first 120 days. He’ll talk about his focus on growth rates and the link

to genetics, management and pastures across both Merino and prime lamb breeds.

• Bringing sexy back – Australia’s Good Chef Bad Chef Adrian Richardson reckons there’s room to

take Australia’s lamb to even greater heights with a spot of ingenuity.

Mr Piggott says generous sponsorship from many companies – including conference underwriter the SA

Sheep Advisory Group – has enabled the committee to make the event affordable for all producers.

An Early Bird Farmer registration costs $440 ($330 for students), if booked and paid by June 1 or $550

after this date. The registration fee for service providers is $660, while single day tickets (no evening)

cost $220 for farmers and $330 for service providers. Full registrations include the PIRSA welcome

function, breakfast seminars on day 1, both days of the conference, the AWI Grandslamb Dinner and

the Gallagher Recovery Breakfast on day 2.

Free pre-conference touring options to the Barossa and Adelaide Hills are available on Wednesday,

July 9, courtesy of the Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board.

For more information visit www.lambex.com.au

Trent Loos – a cattle rancher and agricultural broadcaster from Nebraska.

Professor David Hughes, from Imperial College London

Meat & Livestock Australia general manager of global marketing, Michael Edmonds

Proudly sponsored by the RA&HS in its 175th year

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Win 60 ewes and a kelpie at LambEx 2014O ne lucky sheep producer attending the

LambEx conference in Adelaide could

win 60 ewes and a working kelpie dog – the

biggest prize on offer in the conference’s six‐

year history.

MerinoSA stud members, Kelvale Kelpies, Fairfax

Agricultural Media and Keith Pluckrose Transport

have joined forces to offer the special prize.

LambEx committee chairman Allan Piggott says

there are two ways producers can win:

• Win 50 ewes by filling in an entry form

published in Fairfax Agricultural Media’s

rural weeklies starting in April – Stock

Journal, Farm Weekly, Stock & Land, The

Land and Queensland Country Life;

• Win 10 ewes and the working dog as a

door prize by attending the conference;

• If the first name drawn is attending the

conference at the time of the draw, then

the winner takes all – 60 ewes and a new

dog.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to take home some quality stock,” Mr Piggott said. “Thank you to all the sponsors and participating studs for pulling together such an outstanding prize.”

MerinoSA president Peter Meyer says the ewes

on offer are an even selection from SA studs with

outstanding size, structure, growth and nice,

white wools.

“It’s a great way for MerinoSA and our members

to be part of the LambEx 2014 conference

and a great opportunity to promote the South

Australian Merino,” he said.

In addition to the 60 ewes on offer, conference

delegates could win a 16‐week‐old Kelvale

Kelpie Pup from Kelvale Kelpies.


Lamb conference on the look-out for lamb industry ‘young guns’Y oung people involved in the Australian lamb

industry have the chance to showcase their

ideas with LambEx delegates and to win $400, as

part of a new national competition announced

by conference organisers.

Sponsored by the Australian White Suffolk

Association, the competition is designed to

encourage young people aged 30 and under to

share their experiences, project, research, study,

thoughts or ideas on the whole lamb value chain.

Young Guns competition convenor, and LambEx

committee member, Bruce Hancock says the

scope for content development is huge.

“Topics that could be covered include projects with on‐farm producer groups or research,

development and extension, genetics, animal production, pasture and grazing management,

marketing, or social and cultural aspects,” he said.

“There are also young people doing some great work in the environment, welfare, health,

communication and e‐technology sectors, as well as a whole raft of off‐farm production stages, such

as transport, processing, storage, retail, food service, new product development and exports.”

Entrants must submit a one‐slide powerpoint presentation and one‐page word document on a lamb

industry topic. A selection panel will choose 12 finalists who will receive complementary admission to

LambEx 2014, where they will deliver a three‐minute presentation to the panel and their finalist peers.

There are three categories for the competition – high school and undergraduate students; honours,

masters and PhD students; and early career professionals (30 years old or younger at July 10, 2014).

The winner of each of the three sections will be interviewed in a panel session on‐stage in front of the

LambEx audience and will each receive a $400 prize.


RA&HS Councillor & Pastoral Committee Member Allan Piggott

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Junior cattle expo celebrates 30 yearsT he South Australian Junior Heifer Expo is

a family affair for Loxton beef producer

Justine Fogden.

A member of the organising committee, Justine

competed in the event as a child, and now her

three children – Alizah (14), Thomas (12) and Eleni

(11) – enjoy participating each year.

“It’s a full-on event, but an excellent learning

experience,” says Justine. “It teaches kids

not only about cattle, but organisational and

career-planning skills, and provides them with

an opportunity to make friends from all over

Australia.”

On July 14-17 at the Adelaide Showground,

the Junior Heifer Expo is the largest and most

successful junior beef industry education event

in Australia. Celebrating its 30th year in 2014, the

expo regularly attracts over 180 entrants, ranging

in age from 8 to 23.

“All the kids and about 50 parents stay at the

Adelaide Showground for the duration of the

event,” says Justine.

“Though most of the kids are from country areas,

we get quite a few city kids who are studying at

schools like Urrbrae or who have family members

or friends from the country.

“A high number of the senior entrants are

studying agriculture at university or pursuing

careers in agriculture. We also get a few

veterinary science students from Roseworthy

who are keen to get big animal experience.”

All past winners and committee

members are invited to a special 30th

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Participants compete in one

of four categories – Juniors

(8-11), Sub-Intermediate

(12-14), Intermediate (15-17)

and Seniors (18-23).

“The entrants arrive on

Monday afternoon and

then on Tuesday we run

our education program – this covers everything

from cattle nutrition, structure, reproduction and

general health through to marketing and public

speaking.

“On Wednesday morning entrants participate in junior judging and in the afternoon the heifers are judged. On Thursday the entrants are judged on how they handle their animals in the ring.”Sponsored by Landmark, CGU, the RA&HS and many other long-term supporters, entries for the Junior Heifer Expo are open until June 1. There are many prizes up for grabs, including a scholarship and overseas study trip for the winner of the Senior Champion Herdsman title, last year won by Jordan Meade of Wistow.

“The event is open to anyone aged 8 to 23 who has an interest in agriculture, specifically beef cattle, and prospective entrants don’t need to have their own animal,” she said.

Competitors in action

“The majority of kids who participate have access to an animal at school or home but we also have an amazing number of stud owners who provide animals to children who don’t have one.”

For more information on the Junior Heifer Expo visit www.jhe.sabeef.com.au

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O ne of the RA&HS’s forefathers is the subject of a new book published by Wakefield Press. ‘Chequered Lives: John Barton Hack and Stephen Hack and the early days of South Australia’

tells the story of John Barton Hack, one of the founders of the RA&HS.

Hack was at the first meeting of the Agricultural Society of SA where he was appointed as vice-president, and in December he chaired the meeting that established the rules of the Society.

Barton Hack was a leading pioneer in South Australia, arriving with his family in 1837. He soon became a leading citizen with a merchant business, whaling stations at Encounter Bay and 3000 acres at Echunga. He brought the first vines into the colony and made the first wine, and helped establish most of the early institutions in Adelaide including the Botanic Gardens. However in the economic crash of 1841-2 in Adelaide the Hack family lost everything, and had many adventures as they struggled to regain their fortunes.

Written by Barton Hack’s great-great granddaughter Lola Hack Mathews, Chequered Lives is available from bookshops or Wakefield Press, www.wakefieldpress.com.au

Meanwhile, Adelaide Hills author Liz Harfull has released The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbook – a follow-up to her best-selling Blue Ribbon Cookbook. Not just about the recipes, the book brings together the stories of show cooks and their shows, as well as recipes that have won a first prize. A special feature is the tips and hints not usually found within recipes, but which make all the difference to success.

The book also features photos of the cooks, historic images from country and royal shows; show ephemera such as posters, old prize schedules and prize cards; and contemporary photos of today’s shows and the people who participate in them.

Published by Allen & Unwin, The Australian Blue Ribbon Cookbooks is available at all good bookshops. Show societies can also access copies at wholesale prices direct from the publisher so they can on-sell them as fundraising items or as for use as prizes.

New in print

Madama Butterfly comes to ShowgroundN ext time you visit the Adelaide Showground keep an ear out for the glorious sounds of

opera company, Co-Opera.

The Adelaide-based troupe has called the Showground home for the past 23 years, thanks to the support of the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society (RA&HS) who provide rehearsal and performance space.

Co-Opera general manager and artistic director Brian Chatterton OAM said this long-standing relationship has been invaluable for the company.

“There is particular pleasure for us in being part of the diversity of community and the agricultural roots at the Showground, as this mirrors Co-Opera’s connections with regional and remote communities across the country,” Mr Chatterton said.

“With the RA&HS support, Co-Opera continues to offer ‘a good night out’ which is affordable and accessible while providing professional development and employment for SA artists.”

In 2014 the company will present the much-loved opera Madama Butterfly in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Sung in Italian with surtitles, the production fuses the joy, beauty and sorrow of Puccini’s masterpiece with the elegance of Japanese Kabuki Theatre.

“The role of Cio Cio San (Butterfly) will be sung by rising star Grace Bawden,” Mr Chatterton said.

“Grace created great media and industry interest following her appearances as a 16-year-old on the television program Australia’s Got Talent and she will now make her much-anticipated operatic debut in this production.”Madama Butterfly will be performed in the Thomas Edmonds Opera Studio (ThEOS) at Adelaide Showground on May 16 and 17. Presented in a cabaret-style setting, audience members are welcome to bring supper and drinks. For details visit www.co-opera.com.au

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Royal Show birthday party set for Sunday, September 14S how-goers will have two full weekends to

enjoy this year’s Royal Adelaide Show with

the 2014 event set to run for ten days, rather than

the traditional nine.

The 2014 Show will begin on Friday, September 5

and end Sunday, September 14, with a special

175th birthday party, complete with special

guests, special entertainment, free activities and

party masks for the kids, planned for the last day.

Anyone who attends the Show in the first nine

days will be able to come back on the last

Sunday for a substantially discounted price.

The president of the RA&HS, Mr Richard

Fewster, said extending the Royal Show by

one day would ensure more people could

attend the event without the experience being

compromised by over-crowding.

Twice the fun for under half the price – visit the

Show on any of the first nine days and come

back on the last Sunday for a discounted price!

“In recent years the weekends have been the busiest days at the Show by far – for example, the

Saturday/Sunday of the Show this year attracted almost 150,000 people.

“The extra Sunday will also help ensure we can cater for the extra numbers expected in 2014 due to the Society’s 175th anniversary.”

All areas of the Show, including animal exhibits, commercial exhibitors, entertainment, showbags and

the carnival area will operate for the full ten days.

According to Mr Fewster, research conducted during the 2013 Royal Show found that over 80% of

existing and potential show-goers were in support of the Show incorporating two full weekends.

“Indeed, if the incorporation of the

extra Sunday in 2014 is a success

then we may consider extending

the dates permanently,” he said.

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C ouples who are expecting a baby between September 5 and 14 could be the lucky recipients of Royal Show free entry for life for their little one, assuming their bundle of joy arrives on time!

The RA&HS is awarding free entry to the Show for life to all babies born during the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show, in recognition of the Society’s 175th.

Royal Adelaide Show president Mr Richard Fewster said the move to a ten-day Royal Show in 2014 would benefit those South Australian couples who were expecting a baby in early to mid-September, extending the eligibility period by 24 hours.

“This means that babies born during the now ten-day 2014 Royal Show can attend for the rest of their lives for free,” he said. “The initiative is a great way for the Society to thank the people of South Australia for their support over the past 175 years, and we can’t wait to present the estimated 500-plus babies who will be born during the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show with this special gift.”

A ttracting over 1000 entries, the Autumn Horse Show held at the

Adelaide Showground from March 28 to 30 was a huge success.

Only the second time the event has been held at this time of year, the event attracted entries from South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

Encompassing both led and ridden classes, horses competing included stock horses, ponies, clydesdales, miniatures and thoroughbreds.

T he historic link between the RA&HS and

Roseworthy Agricultural College has been

commemorated by the presentation of a leather

bound collectors’ edition of the RA&HS 175th

Anniversary History Book, “Sharing the Good

Earth; 175 Years of Influence and Vision” by the

Roseworthy Old Collegians Association to the

University of Adelaide.

The presentation was made at a recent Rural Media

SA luncheon featuring the book’s author, Rob

Linn. President of the Roseworthy Old Collegians

Association, David Spencer and RA&HS President,

Richard Fewster jointly presented the book to

Adelaide University Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor

Richard Russell AM.

The collector’s edition will be lodged in the

Roseworthy Campus Library for use as a valuable

reference source by future generations of students.

Roseworthy Agricultural College owes its existence

to the persistence and early foresight of the RA&HS

during the late 1870’s. As agricultural education in

its scientific, theoretical and practical form was at

the heart of the Society’s endeavour, it was felt the

creation of an agricultural college was essential.

Autumn horseshow attracts record entries

Baby bonus

Book presentation commemorates historic link between Roseworthy and RA&HS

The Society lobbied the Government of the day, assisted in the selection of suitable land at Roseworthy

and found the most appropriate candidate to become the inaugural Professor of Agriculture.

Roseworthy Agricultural College was officially opened in 1883, becoming the first agricultural college in

Australia. The first students graduated in 1886. Since that time, the Society has provided ongoing support to

Roseworthy students, including the annual presentation of a Gold Medal prize for the Dux of the agriculture

course.

In recent times, the Society’s Education Foundation has also established a scholarship in support of students

studying at the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses of Adelaide University.

Over the 1800’s, 1900’s and 2000’s, the Society has assisted Roseworthy students to gain valuable on-hands

experience exhibiting livestock and assisting as ring stewards at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Roseworthy’s connection with the Society even extends to

the current President and Chief Executive. Society President,

Richard Fewster graduated from Roseworthy Agricultural

College in 1965, while RA&HS Chief Executive, John Rothwell

spent 8 years on the staff managing Roseworthy’s farming

operations.

Roseworthy Agricultural College merged with the University

of Adelaide in 1991 as a result of a restructure of the nation’s

tertiary education sector by the then Federal Minister of

Education, Hon John Dawkins, who himself graduated from

Roseworthy in 1968.

This year, the University of Adelaide celebrates its own 140th

Anniversary and the intimate relationship between the

University and the Society over that time is a full story in itself.

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Tinker Tailor Fashion Maker – a magical journey through 175 years of fashion, a vintage tractor display and 30 years of orchids are just some of the special attractions planned for this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on offer – look out for the August edition of The Society and this year’s Show Magazine for more information.

• Tinker Tailor Fashion Maker – a magical journey through 175 years of fashion.

• Heritage Tractor Trail.

• Exhibitor’s Commemorative ‘Birthday Year’ Medallion – all exhibitors can purchase this special memento of the Society’s 175th for $10 when lodging their 2014 entry.

• Main Arena fun and entertainment.

• 30 years of Orchids at the Show.

• RA&HS history stand – providing information on the Society’s history, opportunity to buy the Society’s history book and commemorative wine.

The competitive sections will also be running special events as part of the Society’s 175th. Look out for:

• Dogs – new floor plan with interactive exhibit at southern end, well - known interstate judges, photo display of historical breeds and historical theme dress up class in dog photography.

• Horticulture – specialist orchid show by the Orchid Club of SA, period theme classes in floristry, scarecrows and bonsai floor display.

• Open art, craft, cookery & junior technology – Farm Life Chronicle Quilt by USA designer, heritage cooking classes and judges and stewards in commemorative aprons.

• Grains & Fodder – historic theme and harvest photo competition, $1000 travel voucher drawn from Champion and Grand Champion prize winners.

• Poultry & Pigeons – heritage breeds feature, release of heritage booklet and period clothing for all judges, stewards and councillors to wear on judging days.

• Woodcutting - $10,000 prize money up for grabs in special Main Arena event, under 21 Australia versus New Zealand series.

• Dairy products – 175th theme for Chocolates Display Piece class.

• Sheaf Tossing – 100 years of sheaf tossing at the Show and International competitors to compete.

Royal Show 175th highlights

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A new partnership with Brand South Australia

and the introduction of a section for cider

will provide a boost to the 2014 Royal Adelaide

Beer Awards.

According to organisers three cider categories

will be introduced – Champion Cider, Champion

Perry and Champion South Australian Exhibit

– and producers from all over Australia are

encouraged to enter.

An initiative of the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society (RA&HS) of South Australia,

the Royal Adelaide Beer Show was re-introduced

in 2011 after an 80-year hiatus. Since then the

competition has grown substantially, last year

attracting over 100 entries.

Karen Raffen, chief executive of Brand South

Australia – a non-profit, member-based

organisation that promotes confidence and

pride in our State – said they were delighted

to be partnering with the Royal Agricultural &

Horticultural Society to promote the Beer Awards.

“South Australia has a long and successful history

of brewing and beverage innovation and this is

something to be celebrated,” Ms Raffen said.

“Following the successful partnership between

the Royal Adelaide Wine Show and Brand South

Australia, we are delighted in 2014 to help partner

with the Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards

as they announce those at the head of the

brewing industry.

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Cheers to new-look Beer Awards

“We look forward to a great night of celebration and the ability to highlight this growing industry in South Australia.”

Open to all Australian breweries and cider makers the awards aim to recognise the importance of

Australia’s $7 billion beer industry, and to provide an opportunity for small brewers to test their wares

against the big guys.

All entries are judged blind by an experienced judging panel, with last year’s Champion Exhibit title

going to students at TAFE SA’s Campus Brewery for their 10/10 Stout.

Entries for the 2014 Royal Adelaide Beer Awards close on Friday, June 6, with winners to be announced

on July 18. For more information visit www.theshow.com.au

Follow the Royal Adelaide Beer Awards @ ADLBeerAwards

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R A&HS councilor Glenys White of Yankalilla loves nothing more than

hiding away in her craft room to work on her latest quilting creation.

“Quilting is a lovely hobby – very relaxing and creative,” she says. “I like to

design my own – it’s very rewarding to take squares of material, sew them

together and to create a beautiful quilt.”

However, quilting is more than just a past-time for Glenys . Her latest

creation, Rainbow Jane – a stunning rainbow-coloured patchwork

inspired by the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle quilt, won first prizes at

the 2013 South Australian Craft & Quilt Show and Royal Adelaide Show.

“Though I have been quilting for about 15 years I only entered the

quilting section at the Show for the first time two years ago, and it’s

been lovely to have my work recognised by the judges.”

Well-known as one of the organisers of the cookery competition at the

Royal Adelaide Show, Glenys is a member of both the ‘Myponga

Mudlarks’ and ‘Threads’ at Yankalilla quilting clubs, and enjoys

making charity quilts for people in need.

“Quilting groups are a great way for country girls to get out and meet with like-

minded people,” she said.

A fashion show that takes viewers on a magical journey through 175

years of fashion will be a centrepiece event at this year’s Royal

Adelaide Show.

Performed on a purpose built stage in the Goyder Pavilion, Tinker – Tailor –

Fashion Maker will be a full entertainment experience blending male and

female fashion and accessories from 1839 through to the present day with

music, dance, illusion, aerial acts and special effects.

A feature of the fashion show will be three giant LED screens that will bring

the decades of fashion to life with motion graphics and theatrical scenes

reminiscent of each era.

Although most of the content of the show is still under wraps, Shane Wilson, the

show’s producer, says “it will be a family entertainment experience with a real

wow factor for adults and fantasy elements for children”.

“All I can say is that the show opens with our fun lead character; a Victorian era

tailor, who takes the audience on a magical journey as we showcase a range

of vintage and modern clothing in a format never seen in Adelaide before.”

With over 20 dancers, a fabulous selection of music, feature performers,

vintage clothing and a truck load of effects and technical equipment, Tinker

– Tailor – Fashion Maker is set to herald the return of fashion activity on a new

scale to the Royal Adelaide Show.

Show-goers will be able to experience the fun of Tinker – Tailor – Fashion Maker

four times daily throughout the Show. A special preview performance will be

held on Thursday, September 4, with tickets available for sale to members.

Contact KheShan Gronow on [email protected]

or 08 8210 5226 for details.

Glenys’ quilt comes up trumps

Tinker – Tailor – Fashion Maker

For information on the Art & Craft Competition at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show visit the ‘Competitions’ section of www.theshow.com.au

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Sponsorship is an integral part of the Royal Adelaide Show – without it, we wouldn’t be able to run the 60-plus competitive sections that attract over 30,000 entries each year.

However, it isn’t just large businesses that get behind the Show – hundreds of small businesses, clubs and individuals sponsor prizes in our competitive sections.

Royal Show general manager Michelle Hocking said the Show had strong relationships with many South Australian businesses, all of whom play a vital role in ensuring the continued success of our State’s largest event.

“From our presenting partner sponsor IGA to premier partners Channel Seven, Coca-Cola and BankSA, right through to small businesses who sponsor particular prizes or awards, the support from the South Australian community is wonderful,” she said.

“However, in addition to the many businesses who support the Show, there are lots of community groups and individuals who sponsor the Show’s competitive section.

According to Michelle, individuals, community groups and businesses can sponsor a prize from as little as $50.

“The prize can be in the form of cash, a medallion, trophy, voucher or product,” she said. “You also get to name the prize after your business, group or even yourself. You can also dedicate it to a loved one or name it in memory of someone special.”

With competitions ranging from flowers, cuddly toys and painting to dragsters, woodwork and reptiles, there really is a section for everyone.

“Perhaps your mum baked the best cakes, maybe your family loves a particular breed of dog, or perhaps you simply love chocolate,” Michelle said.

“For example, the RA&HS chief executive has a passion for chocolate and therefore sponsors the Champion Chocolate prize; our sponsorship manager loves cats and names a prize after her pet cat Felice and our venue manager has naming rights to the Champion Turkey!

“Our competitive sections are the lifeblood of the Show and sponsoring a prize is a fun way to get involved.”

I sponsor a prize at the Royal Adelaide Show to return something to the

Society i.e. Dairy Goat Society of Australia and the RA&HS; as both have offered me opportunity to travel

Australia as a Dairy Goat Judge, meeting great friends and having many unique experiences. My first Royal Show

was in 1960 and I was recently awarded a 50 year continuous membership reconition badge with the

Dairy Goat Society of Australia both of which I am extremely proud.

Bob Battams – Dairy Goats

Individuals, families or groups who are interested in sponsoring a prize at the 2014 Royal Adelaide Show should fill in the ‘register an interest’ form inserted into this edition of the

Society Newsletter or visit theshow.com.au, or contact the Sponsorship Coordinator Roz Becker on (08) 8210 5284, email [email protected]

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R elocating from the Adelaide Parklands to the Adelaide Showground several years ago has

enabled Italian cultural festival Carnevale to grow significantly, according to president of the

Italian Coordinating Committee Angelo Fantasia.

Speaking just before the 2014 event in February, Mr Fantasia said the Showground’s fantastic

infrastructure, clean facilities and air-conditioned pavilions had helped the event double its attendance

figure to around 25,000, and attract a wider demographic.

“In the parklands the cost of building marquees and having to bring all our equipment in, along with

frequently hot weather, presented several challenges,” Mr Fantasia said.

“The Adelaide Showground is absolutely fantastic – we arrive on-site on Wednesday and are ready to

go by Saturday, and nothing is too much trouble for the staff.”

According to Mr Fantasia, moving to the Adelaide Showground has not only boosted the number of

attendees, but helped the festival attract a wider audience, including more non-Italians and young

people.

“Even if it’s a hot day, people can be comfortable in the air-conditioned pavilions and soak up the Italian cars, fashion, food and entertainment,” he said.

“Our commercial area has also grown in leaps and bounds. In the parklands we used to have eight

to ten commercial exhibitors, whereas now we have up to 30. The move has also been good for our

sponsors – San Remo now has a huge, 30-metre display which provides a great opportunity for them to

showcase their products.”

Designed to showcase Italian culture to the wider community, Carnevale is the main fundraising

activity of the Italian Coordinating Committee. Proceeds from the event contribute to programs run

by the committee for the Italian community in Adelaide, including meals for the elderly and transport.

“It is a very community-driven event,” Mr Fantasia said. “All the Italian clubs around Adelaide produce

the food and all the organisers are volunteers.”

For more information visit www.carnevale-adelaide.com

Move to Showground pays off for Italian cultural festival

Ferrari display, photographed by Anthony Rodogna

La Taccarata entertain the crowds, photographed by Anthony Rodogna

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F or two weeks each December the

Adelaide Showground’s Goyder Pavilion

is handed over to the The Smith Family for

their Christmas Toy & Book Appeal, which sees

educational toy and book packs distributed to

families in need across South Australia.

Provided free-of-charge, the Goyder Pavilion

provides a central base for The Smith Family to

sort, assemble and distribute over 1,600 gift packs.

“It’s a huge logistical exercise,” says The Smith

Family general manager (SA & NT) Graham

Jaeschke. “We have lots of deliveries coming

in from businesses who have donated toys and

books so we need a big space – having a huge

area like the Goyder is magnificent.

“The appeal culminates on the Sunday before

Christmas when our 260 volunteers deliver the

packs throughout metropolitan Adelaide, while

Stateliner helps us deliver to rural families in Port

Lincoln, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Augusta,

Port Pirie and the Riverland.”

According to Mr Jaeschke, the Christmas Toy &

Book Appeal wouldn’t be possible without the

support of the Adelaide Showground.

“Nothing is a problem for the events team and

things are always done with a smile, and the

accessibility of the venue has helped us to secure

substantial publicity for the appeal.”

Established in 1922 by five charitable businessmen

who donated toys and sweets to a Sydney

orphanage, The Smith Family is a national,

independent charity that helps disadvantaged

Australian children get the most out of their

education so they can create better futures for

themselves. In South Australia the organisation

is funded by public donations, corporate

sponsorship and occasional government grants.

The Smith Family is celebrating its 21st birthday with a ‘1990’s theme’ Quiz Night on Friday, May 30 at Pembroke School

(Dorothy Yates Hall). There will be a trivia quiz, auctions, raffles and prizes to

be won – so why not get together a table and support a great cause? Cost is $20 per person or $200 for a table, with all

proceeds going to The Smith Family Learning for Life

program in South Australia. BYO drinks and nibbles. Contact Alana at

The Smith Family on (08) 8224 1431 or email

[email protected] for details.

Adelaide Showground supports Christmas Toy & Book Appeal

“Our main aim is to partner with families to help

ensure kids participate fully in education,” Mr

Jaeschke said.

“In Adelaide we have approximately 3,500

students on our ‘Learning for Life’ register, which

provides scholarships and learning support to

students in need.

“We also run 55 after-school learning and

homework clubs, university mentor programs and

an indigenous youth scholarship program.

“Having been operating in South Australia for

21 years we have seen some rewarding results,

with many children who have been through the

program completing year 12 and going onto

university.”

For more information visit

www.thesmithfamily.com.au

Graham Jaeschke, General Manager (SA & NT), Smith Family and Grant Piggott, General Manager Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre

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W ineTech, the Australian wine industry’s premier trade show, will return to Adelaide

in 2015 in a new format.

Previously held in conjunction with the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference,

WineTech 2015 will be a stand-alone event, showcasing the latest innovations,

developments, products and services on offer to the wine industry.

To be held in the Goyder Pavilion from July 14 to 16, the event will be hosted by Wine

Industry Suppliers Australia Inc. (WISA) – an independent non-profit association that

represents suppliers to the Australian wine industry, in partnership with Kym Jones Exhibitions.

WISA Executive Officer Matthew Moate said the trade show would present a commercially

focussed program of events targeted at decision-makers, as well as seminars, workshops

and social events.

“WineTech will be showcasing the latest innovations and developments along with proven products and services supporting the Australian and international wine industry,” he said.

“WISA is passionate about presenting a creative and informative trade-focussed event with

the primary objective of assisting exhibitors and visitors to enhance their businesses.”

Kym Jones, Managing Director of Kym Jones Exhibitions, said he was delighted to have

secured a long-term partnership with WISA and to add WineTech to the company’s stable

of events.

“We will be working with WISA to elevate the profile and presentation of WineTech as the

most informative and influential trade show for the benefit of suppliers and key operators in

the wine industry,” he said.

O rganisers of the Pregnancy, Babies and Children Expo (PB&C) helped Royal Adelaide Show staff

spread the word about the Show’s baby free entry for life offer at their latest event in February.

Regularly attracting a crowd of over 11,000, the Pregnancy, Babies and Children Expo is one of the most

popular events held at the Showground.

Expo organisers promoted the 2014 Show baby offer – part of the Society’s 175th anniversary celebrations

– via their social media networks and during the actual event, ensuring that all women due to give birth

between September 5 and 14 are aware they may be eligible. Show organisers will also be tapping into

the expo’s extensive database and emailing potential recipients closer to their due date.

Approximately 500 babies are expected to receive free life entry to the Royal Show as part of the

initiative, which will allow them to attend the Royal Adelaide Show every year of their lives for free.

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Baby expo organisers promote Show baby free entry for life

New look for wine industry trade event

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T he biggest sports and fitness expo to ever hit Adelaide will be

held at the Adelaide Showground on May 17 and 18.

Designed to inspire, encourage and improve the physical fitness,

health and wellbeing of all those who attend, the Adelaide Sports and

Fitness Expo, on May 17 and 18, will showcase the Australian health

and fitness industry, including the latest sporting and fitness equipment

as well as body building, martial arts and dance displays.

Promising something for all ages, the expo provides a great

opportunity to speak with industry professionals and to catch up on the

latest trends, with five zones showcasing local and interstate exhibitors.

Also new to the Showground is the Australian Tattoo & Body Art Expo,

on August 15 to 17 in the Goyder Pavilion. The largest event of its kind

in the southern hemisphere, the expo currently attracts over 40,000

visitors nationally to events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. It will

feature over 100 of the best international and local tattoo artists, along

with burlesque performers, live music, retail stalls and tattoo contests.

Thursday 1st May “Panel of Primary Producers SA Commodity Chairs”

Luncheon – 12.00 noon for 12.30 pm (Members’ Banquet Room, Adelaide Showground, Wayville)

Wednesday 9th July “US Lamb Rancher – Big Hat, Big Attitude and Big Accent”

Mr Trent Loos (US rancher, broadcaster & agvocate)


Thursday 11th September RMSA Royal Adelaide Show Breakfast

Leon Bignell MP (SA Minister for Agriculture, Food & Fisheries)

Breakfast 7.00 am for 7.30 am (Members’ Banquet Room, Adelaide Showground, Wayville)

Friday 12th December 2014 Telstra & Rural Business Support Rural Media Awards & RMSA Christmas Luncheon


G rammy award-winning artist Pharrell Williams headlined the Future Music

Festival, held at the Adelaide Showground in March. Attracting over 25,000

music lovers, the event is the latest music festival to relocate to the Adelaide

Showground, following electronic music festival Stereosonic held last December.

Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre sales manager Sandra Klein said the Adelaide

Showground was firming up as the preferred venue in Adelaide for large-scale music

festivals.

“Organisers of both events said the Adelaide Showground’s quality infrastructure, mix of indoor and outdoor spaces and on-site event expertise made the venue a logical choice,” she said.

“The accessibility of the Adelaide Showground, with its ample carparking and

excellent public transport links, including the new train station, is also a big drawcard

for music festival organisers.”

Music for the masses

Rural Media SA’s meeting program for 2014 at the Adelaide Showground

Adelaide Showground shows its muscle

Promote your business in The Society Newsletter. With a Readership ofRA&HS Members (consisting of the agricultural community, business

sector & general public), 100+ media outlets, Corporate Sponsors, BusinessPartners & Clients of the Adelaide Showground & AEEC it is a great way to

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in multiple editions are available

ISSUE 17

AUGUST 2013

Don’t miss your place in history, be

a part of the Society’s 175th history

book 1839 – 2014. Being written by

historian and author Rob Linn and

to be launched in 2014.

Order form inside on page 31

ISSUE 18 DECEMBER 2013

Don’t miss your place in history, be

a part of the Society’s 175th history

book 1839 – 2014. Being written by

historian and author Rob Linn and to be launched in 2014.Order form inside on page 31

For more information contact KheShan Gronow, 08 8210 5226 [email protected]

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May/June 2014 17 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 3 Double Header17 - 18 Adelaide Sport & Fitness Expo25 Mathilda’s Market31 - 1 Jun Body Mind & Psychic Expo31 - 1 Jun Adelaide’s Eco Living Expo31 - 1 Jun Mega Toy Fair

June 20147 - 9 The Great Southern Slam – Adelaide Roller Derby12 - 22 R.M. Williams Mid-Year Sale14 - 15 Winter Bridal Ideas Expo26 - 29 Adelaide Boat Show

April 20145 - 6 Oz Comic-Con5 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 125 - 27 Sunday Mail Home Living Expo25 -27 Animal Expo25 -27 Gift & Craft Fair25 -27 Food Wine & Cooking Show26 - 27 Plant Sale29 Big Brother Auditions

May 20142 - 4 Bowerbird Bazaar3 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 23 - 4 Cancer Council Relay for Life16 - 17 Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo

July 20145 - 6 Swimming Pool & Spa Show12 Adelaide Roller Derby – Bout 4 Double Header18 MFS Fireman’s Calendar Launch18 - 20 MBA Building & Home Improvement Show18 -20 Sewing Stitching & Handcraft Show

August 20149 -10 Science Alive!10 Mathilda’s Market15 - 17 Tattoo & Body Art Expo16 Adelaide Roller Derby – Grand Final

September 20145 - 14 Royal Adelaide Show

the society newsletter april 2014

Documents

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history book

societys official history

gala celebration

lamb industry young